Ear problems such as earaches and ear infections happen for various reasons. The problems on your ears might not be life threatening, but you must still do your best to prevent any damages or problems to it because the ear is very essential for having a complete life.
Earaches cause disturbing pain inside the ear canal and the middle ear infections inflames the walls inside it that also causes uncomfortable feelings. Moreover, think of the idea of not having the chance to hear what a person beside you is saying, hear the sound of an approaching vehicle, or the joy of enjoying good music; you cannot do these things if you are not able to hear them.
When you are cleaning the inside part of your ears, it is not recommended to use sharp or jagged objects such as toothpicks or matchsticks because they can cause damages to the inner walls of your ears and to the eardrums. Use the proper cleaning tools like cotton buds to clean your ears.
Moreover, when you are on your way to attend a rock concert or a rave party, bring ear protection with you. Thunderous and deafening sounds that are always present in these places are proven to inflict damage to your eardrums. When your eardrums are torn, the chances of infection and loss of hearing are possible. Wearing earplugs can minimize the negative effects of the loud sounds and still allow you to appreciate the music being played. Moreover, you will also need earplugs whenever you are deep sea diving. Pressure builds up in the ear if you do not protect it when you go deeper into the sea.
Furthermore, you must also protect your ears and take precautionary measures while performing sports or activities that could potentially cause damage to your ears like boxing (when someone hits you on the ear area), biking, or skateboarding (when you accidentally fell and hit the ground ear first.) If you are going to do sparring sessions in boxing, use protective head gears. On the other hand, helmets will not only protect your ears but your entire head as well.
Finally, if you have sinus problems, it is recommended to act on it on its premature stage so that you can avoid ear infections. To do the prevention, take antibiotic medications that are prescribed by doctors.